Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison

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Welcome to Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison – the perfect place for kids, parents, and educators to explore emotions, build mindfulness, and develop emotional intelligence!  What We Offer:Join Miss Harrison on a journey of self-discovery through engaging stories, fun activities, and calming mindfulness exercises. Each episode focuses on helping children: Understand their emotions Practice kindness and empathy Build confidence and resilience Navigate friendships Handle life’s ups and downs with calmness and courage  What to Expect: Relatable stories for kids that teach emotional lessons Fun, interactive games and challenges Easy-to-follow mindfulness exercises to practice at homeTools and tips for managing emotions like anger, worry, and excitement Why Listen?Perfect for children of all ages, this channel is a safe and positive space to help young minds grow and thrive. Whether you’re looking for resources for the classroom, bedtime listening, or family mindfulness routines, Miss Harrison has you covered! About Miss Harrison:Miss Harrison is a passionate teacher and mindfulness advocate who loves helping children shine their brightest by understanding their emotions and building inner strength.  New Episodes Every Week!Subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes, and let’s explore emotions together, one mindful moment at a time. Join the Community:We’d love to hear from you! Comment on your favourite episodes, share your mindful moments, and spread kindness wherever you go! #MindfulMomentsWithMissHarrison #KidsMindfulness #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingTips #MindfulnessForKids #KidsPodcast    

  1. 16h ago

    S15 E3 Understanding Yourself - Knowing Your Strengths

    Knowing Your Strengths – Recognising What You Bring to the World Helping children understand that strengths aren't only talents or things they are good at doing, and showing them how kindness, curiosity, patience, courage, determination, listening, and the way they respond to others can all be important personal strengths. In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Understanding Yourself series, children explore another important part of knowing who they are: recognising their strengths. Children begin by thinking about things they might traditionally describe themselves as being good at—football, drawing, reading, dancing, building, or solving maths problems. They learn that these are valuable skills, but that strengths can go much deeper. A strength can be found in how we approach the world. Perhaps we notice when someone feels left out. Maybe we continue trying when something is difficult. We might be curious and ask thoughtful questions, remain patient when something takes time, treat people fairly, or know how to make others laugh. Through Samira’s story, children discover why some of our most important strengths can be easy to overlook. During a group challenge to build the tallest possible tower from paper and tape, Samira looks around and sees obvious talents in everyone else. Theo is good at designing, Lucy builds quickly, and Oscar has lots of ideas. Samira begins to think that everyone has something they're good at except her. But when disagreements begin and everyone starts talking at once, Samira does something important. She listens. She suggests hearing everyone's ideas, asks questions, and helps the group combine the best parts of their different suggestions. Her teacher later points out a strength Samira hadn't recognised in herself: she is very good at helping people work together. The episode introduces children to three ways of discovering strengths: look beyond skills, notice what comes naturally, and listen to what others notice. Children become Strength Spotters, thinking about strengths they use in relationships, when facing difficulty, and those that trusted people have recognised in them. This episode encourages children to recognise that having a strength doesn't mean being the best at something. Their strengths can be found in how they think, respond, learn, contribute, and treat the people around them. What children will learn in this episode: The difference between a skill and a broader personal strengthWhy strengths aren't only things we can perform or achieveHow qualities such as kindness, curiosity, patience, courage, and determination can be strengthsHow everyday behaviour can provide clues about their strengthsWhy other people can sometimes recognise strengths that we haven't noticed ourselvesWhy they don't need to be “the best” at something for it to be one of their strengthsEmotional Skills from Miss Harrison: Look beyond skills Instead of only asking, “What am I good at?” ask, “What kind of person am I when I'm at my best?” Notice what comes naturally Think about what you often find yourself doing. Perhaps you notice details, solve problems, make people laugh, listen carefully, or help others feel included. Listen to what others notice Trusted people can sometimes see qualities in us that we haven't recognised. Pay attention when someone tells you that you're thoughtful, determined, patient, or a good listener. Become a Strength Spotter Notice the strengths you use during ordinary moments. You might discover them in the way you treat someone, respond to a problem, or continue when something is difficult. These skills help children develop positive self-awareness, confidence, reflection, emotional literacy, and a broader understanding of the qualities they contribute to relationships and communities. Mindful Moment Challenge: Each day this week, try to notice one strength you used. Perhaps you showed: Patience. Curiosity. Courage. Kindness. Determination. Or perhaps you notice a completely different strength. At the end of the day, finish this sentence: “One strength I used today was…” Remember: You don't need to be the best at something for it to be a strength. Perfect for: Primary school-aged children developing positive self-awarenessClassrooms exploring PSHE, character strengths, identity, and personal developmentFamilies helping children recognise qualities beyond academic or sporting achievementTeachers and pastoral leaders supporting confidence and positive self-conceptChildren learning to recognise the different strengths they and others bring to a groupQuote of the Week: "Strengths aren't only found in what you can do. They can be found in how you think, respond, learn, and treat other people." #MindfulMoments #UnderstandingYourself #KnowingYourStrengths #CharacterStrengths #SelfAwareness #Confidence #EmotionalWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #PrimaryPSHE #SocialEmotionalLearning #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalLiteracy #WellbeingInSchools   Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  2. 2d ago

    S15 E2 Understanding Yourself - What Do I Need?

    What Do I Need? – Learning to Listen to Yourself Helping children understand how their bodies, feelings, and thoughts can provide clues about what they need, and showing them how pausing, listening, and asking for appropriate support can help them make choices that support their wellbeing. In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Understanding Yourself series, children take the next step in getting to know themselves by exploring a simple but powerful question: “What do I need?” Children discover that their bodies communicate with them all the time. Some signals are easy to recognise—a rumbling tummy might mean hunger, a yawn might signal tiredness, and feeling too hot might mean it's time to remove a jumper. But other needs can be harder to identify. Feeling grumpy might sometimes mean we're tired. Feeling fidgety might tell us we need movement. Feeling overwhelmed might signal a need for quiet. Confusion might mean we need someone to explain something, while sadness might tell us that we need comfort or someone to talk to. Through Zara’s story, children see how easy it can be to misunderstand these signals. Zara is having what feels like a terrible afternoon. Her brother is annoying her, her homework is annoying her, and even the ticking clock is annoying her. When her dad asks what she needs, Zara initially says “nothing.” But when she pauses and pays attention, she notices that her shoulders feel heavy, her eyes are tired, and she hasn't had a drink since lunchtime. After having a drink and resting quietly for a few minutes, Zara returns to exactly the same homework and exactly the same brother—but she no longer feels quite so irritated. She realises that perhaps everything wasn't annoying. Perhaps she needed something. The episode introduces children to three places to look for clues: listen to your body, notice your feelings, and ask for what you need. Children learn that feelings don't always tell us exactly what we need, but they can invite us to become curious. Children also practise a simple Needs Check-In, asking what their body needs, how they are feeling, and what might help right now. What children will learn in this episode: How their bodies can give them clues about what they needWhy difficult feelings can sometimes be connected to unmet needsHow tiredness, hunger, thirst, movement, quiet, comfort, or connection can affect how they feelWhy feelings are useful clues even when they don't give us an immediate answerHow to carry out a simple Needs Check-InHow to put a need into words and appropriately ask someone for supportEmotional Skills from Miss Harrison: Listen to your body Ask, “What is my body telling me?” Notice whether you're hungry, thirsty, tired, restless, uncomfortable, too hot, or too cold. Notice your feelings Ask yourself how you're feeling. Frustration might mean you need a pause, loneliness might signal a need for connection, and worry might mean you need reassurance or someone to listen. Ask what might help Once you've noticed the clues, ask, “What might help me right now?” It could be movement, quiet, a drink, a conversation, some help, or simply a little rest. Put your needs into words Practise saying, “I need a little break,” “Could you help me?” “I need someone to listen,” or “Can I have some quiet time?” These skills help children develop body awareness, emotional literacy, communication, self-regulation, and the ability to recognise and express their needs appropriately. Mindful Moment Challenge: Once each day this week, pause for a simple Needs Check-In. Ask yourself: “What is my body telling me?” “How am I feeling?” “What might I need?” Maybe you need movement, a drink, some quiet, help with something, or a conversation. Or perhaps you feel perfectly comfortable and don't need anything right now. That's useful to notice too. Perfect for: Primary school-aged children learning to identify and communicate their needsClassrooms exploring PSHE, self-awareness, emotional literacy, and wellbeingFamilies helping children understand what may sit behind difficult feelingsTeachers and pastoral leaders supporting children with emotional regulationChildren developing greater awareness of the connection between their bodies, feelings, and needsQuote of the Week: "Sometimes the world needs to change, and sometimes we need to notice what's happening inside us." #MindfulMoments #UnderstandingYourself #WhatDoINeed #SelfAwareness #EmotionalLiteracy #BodyAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #PrimaryPSHE #SocialEmotionalLearning #SelfRegulation #MindfulnessForChildren #WellbeingInSchools Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  3. 4d ago

    S15 E1 Understanding Yourself - Getting to Know Yourself

    Getting to Know Yourself – Discovering What Makes You, You Helping children understand that knowing themselves means more than knowing their favourite things, and showing them how noticing their feelings, preferences, reactions, and what helps them can support thoughtful choices about what they need. In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Understanding Yourself series, children begin an important journey of discovery by turning their attention towards someone they spend every single day with—themselves. Children learn that knowing yourself goes much deeper than knowing your favourite food, game, or music. It means becoming curious about questions such as: What makes me feel comfortable? What makes me nervous? When do I need some quiet? What gives me energy? What matters to me? Importantly, children discover that there aren't right or wrong answers. One person might love being surrounded by lots of people while another might prefer spending time with one or two close friends. Understanding yourself isn't about deciding which is better—it's about recognising what is true and helpful for you. Through Noah’s story, children see how paying attention to their reactions can reveal something useful. Noah is enjoying his cousin’s busy birthday party, joining in with games, racing around the garden, and laughing with everyone. But after a while, the music begins to feel louder, the people seem busier, and Noah becomes grumpy. When his auntie finds him sitting quietly on the stairs, she helps him realise that his body might simply be telling him he needs a break from the noise and activity. After sitting quietly and having a drink, Noah feels ready to return. He discovers something valuable about himself: he likes parties, but he also needs little breaks from them. The episode introduces children to three ways of learning about themselves: notice what you enjoy, notice how you feel, and notice what helps you. Children are also invited to create their own ME Map, capturing things they enjoy, things that help them feel calm, things they find difficult, and something they would like to understand better about themselves. This episode encourages children to approach self-understanding with curiosity rather than judgement, recognising that what they discover about themselves can change and develop as they grow. What children will learn in this episode: What it really means to get to know yourselfWhy self-understanding goes beyond favourite things and activitiesHow feelings and physical reactions can give us useful informationWhy different people can enjoy and need different thingsHow noticing what helps them can support better choicesHow to create a ME Map to explore their own preferences, needs, and experiencesEmotional Skills from Miss Harrison: Notice what you enjoy Pay attention to the activities, people, and experiences that leave you feeling interested, excited, peaceful, or happy. Notice how you feel Become curious about when you feel comfortable, tired, frustrated, nervous, or overwhelmed. Your feelings can give you useful information about yourself. Notice what helps you Perhaps you think better somewhere quiet, talking helps you understand your feelings, or movement helps after you've been sitting for a long time. Notice what works for you. Stay curious about yourself You don't need to have yourself completely figured out. Your preferences and needs can change as you grow, and discovering something new about yourself is part of the journey. These skills help children develop self-awareness, emotional literacy, reflection, independence, and the ability to make increasingly thoughtful choices about their own wellbeing. Mindful Moment Challenge: Once each day this week, pause and ask yourself: “What am I noticing about myself right now?” Perhaps you'll notice something you enjoy. Maybe you'll recognise something you find difficult. Or perhaps you'll discover something that helps you feel calm, comfortable, or at your best. Don't judge what you notice. Simply become curious about you. Perfect for: Primary school-aged children developing self-awareness and emotional literacyClassrooms exploring PSHE, identity, individuality, and personal developmentFamilies encouraging children to understand and communicate their preferencesTeachers and pastoral leaders supporting children's emotional developmentChildren learning that understanding themselves can help them make thoughtful choicesQuote of the Week: "The better we understand ourselves, the better we can recognise what we might need." #MindfulMoments #UnderstandingYourself #GettingToKnowYourself #SelfAwareness #EmotionalLiteracy #EmotionalWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #PrimaryPSHE #SocialEmotionalLearning #MindfulnessForChildren #PersonalDevelopment #ChildrensWellbeing #WellbeingInSchools Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  4. 5d ago

    Complete Series 14: Growing Through Challenges

    Helping children understand that difficult things do not have to be tackled all at once, and developing the persistence, flexibility and self-awareness to know when to keep going, when to try differently and when to pause. In Series 14 of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore what it really means to grow through challenge. Across six practical and encouraging episodes, Miss Harrison moves beyond the simple message of “just keep trying.” Children discover that resilience is much more thoughtful than that. Sometimes growth means persevering. Sometimes it means making the challenge smaller, asking for help, changing the strategy or recognising that the wisest next step is to stop and rest. The series begins with When Something Feels Really Hard, where children learn an important distinction: difficult does not mean impossible. Through Hamza's enormous 500-piece jigsaw, they discover how an overwhelming challenge can become more manageable when they stop looking at everything they need to accomplish and instead ask, “What's my next small step?” In Sticking With It, children explore what happens when progress is slower than they hoped. Through Maya learning to skip, they see how tiny attempts can gradually add up to something much bigger. Crucially, children also learn that persistence does not mean working endlessly—a break can be part of sticking with something. When Trying Hard Isn't Enough Yet takes the learning further. Children discover that effort matters, but simply repeating something that is not working is not always the answer. Sometimes progress requires us to understand what is making something difficult, seek support, learn something new or try a different strategy. In Changing the Plan, Layla's school garden provides a powerful example of flexible thinking. When the class cannot use the patch of ground they originally planned, Layla learns to separate the goal from the route. The aim is still to grow flowers—the way they achieve it can change. Children learn that changing a plan is not the same as giving up. Knowing When to Pause challenges another common idea about resilience: that being resilient always means pushing forwards. Through Jacob's model aeroplane, children see how frustration, tiredness and muddled thinking can be useful signals that their minds and bodies need a break. A pause can provide the space needed to return with greater calm, energy and clarity. Finally, Look How Far You've Come invites children to turn around and notice their journey. Through Amara's reading progress, they discover how easy it is to focus so much on what they cannot do yet that they overlook everything they have already learned. Children reflect on where they started, what has changed and what challenges have taught them about themselves. Together, the six episodes develop a rich and realistic understanding of resilience: Growth isn't always about trying harder. Sometimes we keep going. Sometimes we make it smaller. Sometimes we try differently. Sometimes we ask for help. Sometimes we pause. And sometimes we need to turn around and recognise just how far we've already come. Episodes in this series: S14 E1 Growing Through Challenges - When Something Feels Really Hard Learning that difficult does not mean impossible and breaking an overwhelming challenge into one manageable next step. S14 E2 Growing Through Challenges - Sticking With It Understanding how small, repeated efforts can create progress and why resting and returning can be part of persistence. S14 E3 Growing Through Challenges - When Trying Hard Isn't Enough Yet Recognising that effort alone does not solve every difficulty and learning when to change strategy, seek help or approach a challenge differently. S14 E4 Growing Through Challenges - Changing the Plan Separating the goal from the route and discovering that flexibility can help us find another way forwards when Plan A does not work. S14 E5 Growing Through Challenges - Knowing When to Pause Recognising the physical and emotional signals that tell us we need a break and understanding why pausing can be part of making progress. S14 E6 Growing Through Challenges - Look How Far You've Come Looking back at previous challenges, recognising progress and celebrating growth before reaching the final destination. What children will explore across the series: Why something feeling difficult does not mean they cannot do itHow to replace “I can't do this” with “This is difficult—what's my next small step?”How breaking large challenges into smaller parts can reduce overwhelmWhy asking for time, practice or support is not failureHow repeated small efforts can gradually create progressWhy progress is not always quick, smooth or easy to noticeThe difference between persistence and endlessly pushingWhy trying harder is not always the same as trying more effectivelyHow to recognise when a strategy needs to changeHow to separate a goal from the original plan for achieving itWhy flexibility is an important part of resilienceHow frustration, tiredness and loss of concentration can signal a need to pauseWhy rest can support rather than interrupt progressHow looking backwards can reveal growth that is difficult to see while it is happeningWhy progress deserves recognition even before a goal has been completely achievedEmotional Skills from Miss Harrison: Make it smaller When a challenge feels enormous, don't try to solve everything at once. Ask: “What's one small part I could do?” Stick with what matters Give important things time and repeated opportunities. Small attempts still count. Try differently If effort isn't helping, pause and ask whether you need a different strategy, more information or somebody else's support. Remember the goal, not just the plan When Plan A fails, ask: “What am I actually trying to achieve—and is there another way?” Notice your pause signals Pay attention to frustration, tiredness, tension or muddled thinking. Your body and mind may be telling you that rest would help. Look back as well as forwards Don't measure yourself only against what you cannot do yet. Notice what has become possible because you kept learning. Together, these skills help children develop resilience, perseverance, flexible thinking, problem-solving, self-awareness, help-seeking, self-regulation and a healthier understanding of progress. Perfect for: Primary school-aged children developing resilience and perseveranceChildren who become discouraged when something does not work immediatelyChildren who find mistakes or slow progress difficultFamilies helping children develop a healthier approach to challengeClassrooms exploring growth, perseverance and flexible problem-solvingTeachers and pastoral teams supporting children who fear failure or become easily frustratedSchools exploring PSHE, emotional literacy, resilience and learning behavioursChildren learning when to persist, adapt, ask for help or take a restorative pauseSeries Message: Growing through challenges doesn't mean pushing yourself endlessly. Take the next small step, keep going when it helps, change the plan when you need to, pause when your mind or body asks you to—and remember to notice how far you've already come. #MindfulMoments #GrowingThroughChallenges #Resilience #Perseverance #GrowthMindset #FlexibleThinking #ProblemSolving #ChildrensWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #PrimaryPSHE #EmotionalWellbeing #EmotionalRegulation #MindfulnessForChildren #LearningFromChallenges #WellbeingInSchools Send us Fan Mail

  5. 6d ago

    S14 E6 Growing Through Challenges - Look How Far You've Come

    Look How Far You’ve Come – Recognising and Celebrating Your Growth Helping children understand why noticing their progress matters, and showing them that growth isn't only about reaching a final goal—it is also about recognising the small steps, new skills, greater confidence, and lessons about themselves that they have gained along the way. In this final episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Growing through Challenges series, children are encouraged to do something we can easily forget when we're concentrating on improving: turn around and look how far we've already come. Children are invited to imagine climbing a hill. If they spend the whole journey staring at the distant top, it can feel as though they are barely moving. But when they turn around, they suddenly see just how far they have already climbed. Challenges can feel the same. We often concentrate so much on what we can't do yet that we stop noticing everything we can do now that was once difficult. Through Amara’s story, children meet someone who found reading difficult at the beginning of the school year. Some words seemed enormous and she sometimes reached the end of a sentence having forgotten how it began. She practises at school, reads at home, and asks for help. Gradually, reading becomes easier—but because there are still words she cannot read, Amara doesn't recognise how much progress she has made. Then her teacher gives her a book she had struggled to read months earlier. This time Amara reads the first page, then the second and third. There are still challenging words, but she works them out. Suddenly she realises something important: all those little moments of practice that seemed insignificant on their own have carried her somewhere new. The episode introduces children to three ways of recognising growth: remember where you started, notice what changed, and celebrate the journey. Children learn that progress isn't only about gaining a skill. They might also have become more confident, learned when to keep going, discovered when to change their approach, become better at asking for help, or learned when they need to pause. This final episode brings together the whole Growing through Challenges series and reminds children that they don't need to wait until everything is perfect before feeling proud of themselves. What children will learn in this episode: Why constantly focusing on the next goal can make progress difficult to noticeHow looking back can reveal how much they have already learnedWhy small moments of practice can add up to significant changeHow progress can include confidence, resilience, problem-solving, and self-knowledge as well as new skillsWhy they don't need to reach the finish line before recognising successHow to reflect on what challenges have taught them about themselvesEmotional Skills from Miss Harrison: Remember where you started Ask yourself, “What used to feel difficult?” Something that feels ordinary today may once have been a huge challenge. Notice what has changed Think beyond what you can now do. Perhaps you're more confident, know when to ask for help, can change your approach, or recognise when you need a pause. Recognise what you've learned about yourself Challenges don't only teach us skills. They can teach us how we learn, what helps us, and what we're capable of doing when things become difficult. Celebrate the journey You don't need to wait until everything is perfect. Every small step matters, and you're allowed to feel proud of progress while still having more to learn. These skills help children develop reflective thinking, self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and the ability to recognise progress without comparing themselves with others or focusing only on final outcomes. Mindful Moment Challenge: This week, choose one thing that used to be difficult for you. Think about where you started. Remember the practice, help, different approaches, pauses, or small steps that helped you. Then finish these sentences: “Something I can do now that was once difficult is…” “Something I've learned about myself is…” Tell someone about your progress, or simply take a quiet moment to recognise it yourself. You don't have to have reached the finish line. Turn around and look how far you've come. Perfect for: Primary school-aged children learning to recognise and celebrate progressClassrooms exploring PSHE, resilience, reflection, and personal developmentFamilies helping children notice growth rather than focusing only on achievementTeachers and pastoral leaders encouraging reflective learning and healthy self-beliefChildren developing confidence, self-awareness, perseverance, and pride in their progressQuote of the Week: "You don't have to reach the finish line to celebrate how far you've travelled." #MindfulMoments #GrowingThroughChallenges #LookHowFarYouveCome #RecognisingProgress #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Perseverance #EmotionalWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #PrimaryPSHE #SocialEmotionalLearning #SelfReflection #GrowthMindset #WellbeingInSchools   Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  6. Sep 24

    S14 E5 Growing Through Challenges - Knowing When to Pause

    Knowing When to Pause – Resetting Before You Return Helping children understand that perseverance doesn't mean pushing themselves endlessly, and showing them how recognising signs of frustration, tiredness, or muddled thinking can help them know when to pause, reset, and decide what they need next. In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Growing through Challenges series, children explore something that can sometimes be surprisingly difficult: knowing when to pause. Children learn that growing through challenges isn't always about doing more or trying harder. Persistence is an important skill, but persistence doesn't mean continuing forever when our bodies and minds are telling us that we need a break. The episode helps children recognise some of the signals that a pause might be useful: tense shoulders, tiredness, racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, increasing frustration, making unusual mistakes, or repeating the same approach without getting anywhere. Through Jacob’s story, children see why noticing these signals matters. Jacob has spent Saturday afternoon carefully building a model aeroplane, but the final piece simply won't fit. He pushes it, turns it around, and tries again and again until frustration takes over. His grandad suggests a pause. Jacob reluctantly steps away, goes into the garden, kicks a ball around, has a drink, and forgets about the aeroplane for a while. When Jacob returns, something surprising happens. He notices that he has been holding the troublesome piece upside down. He turns it over and it clicks perfectly into place. The problem hasn't changed while Jacob has been outside—but Jacob has. He is calmer, rested, and able to see something he couldn't see before. The episode introduces the strategy Pause → Reset → Return. Children learn to notice their own signals, choose a helpful pause, and then check in with themselves afterwards to decide whether they are ready to try again, need more time, or would benefit from some help. This episode encourages children to recognise that a pause isn't an escape from a challenge. Sometimes stepping away is part of solving it. What children will learn in this episode: Why persistence doesn't mean pushing themselves endlesslyHow their bodies and minds can signal when they need a breakHow frustration and tiredness can affect concentration and problem-solvingWhat makes a pause helpful rather than simply avoiding a challengeHow to use the Pause → Reset → Return strategyWhy they can decide after a break whether to return, rest for longer, or ask for helpEmotional Skills from Miss Harrison: Notice your signals Pay attention to frustration, tiredness, tension, racing thoughts, or difficulty concentrating. These feelings can give you useful information about what you need. Choose a helpful pause Stretch, get a drink, take some slow breaths, walk around, or do something different for a little while. Give your mind and body space to reset. Check in before returning After your pause, ask yourself, “Am I ready to try again?” You might be ready—or you might need more time or support. Both are okay. Use your pause signal When you recognise your own signs of frustration or tiredness, practise saying, “I think I need a pause.” Recognising what you need is a strength. These skills help children develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, healthy perseverance, self-management, and the ability to recognise when rest can support rather than interrupt progress. Mindful Moment Challenge: This week, notice one moment when frustration, tiredness, or muddled thinking tells you that you might need a pause. Say to yourself: “I think I need a pause.” Take a helpful break. Then check in and ask: “Am I ready to return?” If the answer is yes, try again. If the answer is no, consider whether you need more time or some help. Remember: Pausing isn't giving up. You can decide what you need next. Perfect for: Primary school-aged children learning healthy approaches to perseveranceClassrooms exploring PSHE, self-regulation, resilience, and learning behavioursFamilies supporting children who become frustrated when completing challenging tasksTeachers and pastoral leaders helping children recognise when they need to resetChildren developing awareness of their physical and emotional signalsQuote of the Week: "Pausing isn't giving up. Sometimes a pause is part of making progress." #MindfulMoments #GrowingThroughChallenges #KnowingWhenToPause #PauseResetReturn #SelfRegulation #Perseverance #Resilience #EmotionalWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #PrimaryPSHE #SocialEmotionalLearning #SelfAwareness #WellbeingInSchools Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  7. Sep 22

    S14 E4 Growing Through Challenges - Changing the Plan

    Changing the Plan – Finding Another Way Forward Helping children understand that changing a plan is not the same as giving up, and showing them how flexibility, focusing on what really matters, and looking for another route can help when their first idea doesn't work. In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Growing through Challenges series, children explore what happens when a carefully made plan doesn't work in the way they expected. Children learn that plans are useful because they give us direction, but they aren't promises about exactly what must happen. Circumstances can change, we can discover new information, or our first idea simply might not work. When that happens, being able to ask “What's another way?” is a sign of flexibility rather than failure. Through Layla’s story, children meet someone whose class has been challenged to grow flowers in the school garden. Layla creates what she thinks is the perfect plan, choosing exactly where the flowers will grow and imagining how colourful they will look. But when planting day arrives, the ground is so hard that the class can barely dig into it. Layla initially believes their garden is impossible—until her teacher helps her distinguish between the goal and the original plan. Layla realises that the real goal is to grow flowers, not to grow them in one particular patch of ground. When the children discover some large plant pots near the classroom, they find another route towards the same goal. Their first plan hasn't worked, but their new plan does. The episode introduces children to three practical strategies for becoming more flexible: pause before giving up, remember what really matters, and look for another route. Children discover that Plan B isn't automatically worse than Plan A—and sometimes a different approach can lead somewhere even better. This episode encourages children to separate their goal from the particular route they originally planned to take, helping them respond to setbacks with curiosity, flexibility, and problem-solving rather than immediately deciding that everything is ruined. What children will learn in this episode: Why plans don't always work exactly as expectedWhy changing a plan isn't the same as giving upHow to distinguish between their real goal and their original way of reaching itWhy flexibility is an important part of solving problemsHow to pause before deciding that something is ruinedHow to look for another route when their first approach isn't workingEmotional Skills from Miss Harrison: Pause before giving up When something goes wrong, notice the urge to think, “It's ruined.” Pause and ask what has actually changed. Remember what really matters Ask yourself, “What am I actually trying to achieve?” Your goal may still be possible even when your original plan isn't. Look for another route Ask, “What else could I try?” There is often more than one way to reach something that matters. Create a Plan B Changing direction doesn't erase your effort. A new plan can use everything you've already learned to help you find a better way forwards. These skills help children develop flexible thinking, adaptability, problem-solving, resilience, and the confidence to respond constructively when circumstances change. Mindful Moment Challenge: This week, if something doesn't go to plan, pause before saying: “It's ruined.” Instead, ask: “What's my goal?” Then ask: “What's another way I could get there?” Find your Plan B. Remember—a different route isn't necessarily a worse route. Perfect for: Primary school-aged children learning to respond flexibly when plans changeClassrooms exploring PSHE, problem-solving, resilience, and adaptabilityFamilies supporting children who find unexpected changes difficultTeachers and pastoral leaders helping children develop flexible thinkingChildren learning to separate setbacks from failure and find alternative solutionsQuote of the Week: "Changing the plan isn't giving up. Sometimes it's how we find a better way forward." #MindfulMoments #GrowingThroughChallenges #ChangingThePlan #FlexibleThinking #PlanB #ProblemSolving #Resilience #EmotionalWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #PrimaryPSHE #SocialEmotionalLearning #Adaptability #WellbeingInSchools Send us Fan Mail Support the show

  8. Sep 20

    S14 E3 Growing Through Challenges - When Trying Hard Isn't Enough Yet

    Sticking With It – How Tiny Attempts Become Progress Helping children understand that progress doesn't always happen quickly, and showing them how small goals, repeated practice, noticing tiny improvements, and knowing when to rest can help them keep going when something matters to them. In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Growing through Challenges series, children explore what it really means to stick with something when the first few attempts don't work and their motivation begins to wobble. Children learn that many things begin with excitement but become harder once we start trying. A new skill might take longer than expected, something we're building might keep going wrong, or learning might require far more attempts than we imagined. Importantly, children discover that sticking with something doesn't mean forcing themselves to continue endlessly. It means giving something that matters time, effort, and another chance. Through Maya’s story, children meet someone who wants to learn how to skip after watching her friends in the playground. Her first attempts don't go well. The rope hits her shoes, tangles around her ankles, and Maya quickly declares that skipping is impossible. Her friend Grace changes the challenge by asking a much smaller question: instead of doing 20 skips, could Maya do one? One skip becomes two. A few days later, two becomes four. Sometimes Maya goes backwards and can't even manage one, but she continues practising for a few minutes at a time. Eventually, she reaches ten. Maya hasn't suddenly become good at skipping—she has become better through lots of tiny attempts. The episode introduces three important approaches to perseverance: make the goal smaller, notice tiny wins, and rest and return. Children learn that progress isn't always a straight line and that a difficult day doesn't erase everything they have already learned. Most importantly, children discover that taking a break isn't the same as giving up. Sometimes perseverance means knowing when to pause, rest, and come back tomorrow. What children will learn in this episode: What it really means to stick with somethingWhy progress can sometimes happen very slowlyHow repeated small attempts can build towards much bigger improvementsWhy making a goal smaller can help when motivation begins to fadeHow to notice progress even before reaching the final goalWhy resting and returning can be part of perseverance rather than a sign of giving upEmotional Skills from Miss Harrison: Make the goal smaller Instead of thinking, “I have to be able to do this,” ask, “What could I practise today?” One small improvement is still progress. Notice tiny wins Look for something you can do now that you couldn't do before. One more skip, one new word, or one part of a problem all count. Expect progress to wobble Improvement isn't always a straight line. Some attempts will feel easier than others, and occasionally something you managed yesterday might feel difficult again today. Rest and return Sticking with something doesn't mean never stopping. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is take a break and remind yourself, “I can rest and return.” These skills help children develop perseverance, patience, realistic expectations, self-awareness, and a healthier understanding of how improvement happens over time. Mindful Moment Challenge: This week, choose one thing you'd like to improve. Don't focus on becoming brilliant at it. Instead, ask: “What's one tiny thing I could practise?” Give it a few minutes of careful practice on more than one day. Then notice one tiny sign of progress. Maybe something feels easier. Maybe you can do one more than before. Maybe you understand something you didn't understand last time. And if you have a difficult attempt, remember: “I can rest and return.” Perfect for: Primary school-aged children learning about perseverance and progressClassrooms exploring PSHE, resilience, motivation, and learning behavioursFamilies supporting children who become discouraged when improvement takes timeTeachers and pastoral leaders helping children develop healthy attitudes towards practiceChildren learning to recognise small successes rather than focusing only on final outcomesQuote of the Week: "A pause isn't the same as giving up. Sometimes sticking with it means knowing you'll come back tomorrow." #MindfulMoments #GrowingThroughChallenges #StickingWithIt #Perseverance #SmallWins #PracticeAndProgress #Resilience #EmotionalWellbeing #ChildrensMentalHealth #PrimaryPSHE #SocialEmotionalLearning #GrowthMindset #WellbeingInSchools Episode 2 needs replacing before I write its description. The Episode 3 script confirms that Episode 2 should be the preceding episode about “what to do when something feels really hard”, which creates an apparent numbering inconsistency because that is also the content currently labelled Episode 1. Once you upload the correct file, I’ll follow the script rather than guessing. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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Welcome to Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison – the perfect place for kids, parents, and educators to explore emotions, build mindfulness, and develop emotional intelligence!  What We Offer:Join Miss Harrison on a journey of self-discovery through engaging stories, fun activities, and calming mindfulness exercises. Each episode focuses on helping children: Understand their emotions Practice kindness and empathy Build confidence and resilience Navigate friendships Handle life’s ups and downs with calmness and courage  What to Expect: Relatable stories for kids that teach emotional lessons Fun, interactive games and challenges Easy-to-follow mindfulness exercises to practice at homeTools and tips for managing emotions like anger, worry, and excitement Why Listen?Perfect for children of all ages, this channel is a safe and positive space to help young minds grow and thrive. Whether you’re looking for resources for the classroom, bedtime listening, or family mindfulness routines, Miss Harrison has you covered! About Miss Harrison:Miss Harrison is a passionate teacher and mindfulness advocate who loves helping children shine their brightest by understanding their emotions and building inner strength.  New Episodes Every Week!Subscribe to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes, and let’s explore emotions together, one mindful moment at a time. Join the Community:We’d love to hear from you! Comment on your favourite episodes, share your mindful moments, and spread kindness wherever you go! #MindfulMomentsWithMissHarrison #KidsMindfulness #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingTips #MindfulnessForKids #KidsPodcast    

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    St Stephen's CE Primary, Bradford, UK
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    2025 - 2026
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